Match package holder



Feb. 23, 1960 P. J. SCHOENBERGER MATCH PACKAGE HOLDER Filed Oct. 8. 1956I 4/ 42 I v a INVENTOR r b/ll): J. .S'c/roenberger- ATTORNEY A i 15259061 MATCH PACK AGEHQLDER Philip J. scnslibeigeiI-si. Paul, Minn.Application" owners, 19-55, Serial No. 6 1 4;s ia g 'lClaim. c1. zen-=38available into which the ashes and the unsmoked portion of the cigarettemay be inserted. The present device comprises a folder which contains anordinary package of matches and which may serve asa receptacle for theashes and the unsmoked portion of the cigarette in such an emergency. Asa later timegthe folder may be reopened and the ashes and remainder ofthe cigarette V may be emptied so that the folder maybe reused.

. A feature of the present invention resides in the provision of apaperboard folder which contains a pocket for holding a package ofmatches and which contains a larger pocket into whichashes may beinserted. This larger package is so arranged that by squeezing togetherthe sides of the folder, the pocket will open IOrIfiCCiVC the ashes andthe remainder of a cigarette; V

A feature ofthe present invention resides in the fact that the foldermay be thoroughly'cleaned' after use.

Ordinarily, it is only necessary in. emptying the folder to open'the'ash feceiving pocket" and to hold the folder in an inverted positionsothat thecontents may fall from place. However, if itis'des'ired tothoroughly clean thefolder, the match package can be removed and theentire folder can be unfolded and wipedclean.

A feature ofthe present invention lies in the fact that the folder maybereadily assembled Without the use of interlocking locks which aredifficult to fasten. The construction is such thatthe "entire folder maybe easily locked inassembled positionbythe insertion of a panel into thesmaller pocket designed for accommodation of the match package. Whenthis tongue has been withdrawn from the smaller pocket, the entirefolder may be folded into a flat sheet.

A feature of the present invention resides in the fact that the matchpackage may be conveniently used while still contained in the folder,and the strip of material used for igniting the match is readilyaccessible for use at all times. The match package can be easily removedand replaced and the folder may be reused for a considerable period oftime depending upon the material of which the folder is formed.

A further feature of the present invention resides in the fact that thefolder may, if desired, be produced of paperboard to which a thin layerof metal foil is laminated. This material is easy to clean and any heatissuing from the ashes or from the unburnt portion of the cigarette maybe distributed in such a manner as to.

prevent any accidental igniting of the matches.

A further feature of the present invention resides in the provision of afolder including two pockets, one of 2,925,966 Patent d Feb. 23, 1960 IFigure l is iiperspective view of the folder in condition to receiveashes.

Figure 2 is aperspective view of the folder in cornpletely closedposition.

Figure 3 i s a diagrammatic-view of the blank from which the folder isformed; i Figure 4 is a plan view of the blank partially folded. form.w. v

t Figure Sis aplan view of the folder at the completion of the nextfolding operation. n H 1 j Figure 6. is} a sectional yiew on the line6-6- of F I Figure 7 a is. asectional View on the line 7-7 of FigureS. e1

Figure 8 is' a plan view of a-rnodified form of construction. W

The folder is indicat'ed in general by the letter A. The folder, whencompleted, includes a first pocket 10 designedto receivea match package11. of common construction. The folder alsoincludes a larger pocket 12designedto receive ashes and the like. 7 v

As indicated; in Figure} of the drawings, the folder includes aback-panel 1 3 which i sgcentrall'y divided by a fold line 14; Atop panel 15isofoldably connected to the upper edge of the rearpanel 13 along a foldline 16.

A front cover panel 17' isfoldablyconnected to the top panel 15 along a;-fold line 19,' l T The lower edge-of the back panel 13 is connectedalong a line (of fold 20 to a narrow bottom 21. This bottom panel 21 isconnected by the fold line 22 -to the;

front panel 23-;of gthe pocket tlfl. This panel 23 is connected. along afoldline' 24 -to'a flange 25. The flange 25 merely serves the 'pu rposeof. simplifyingthe;

operation; of closing-thqfolder as will be later described. The rearpanel 13 is foldably connectedalong .a vside edge 26 to a' flap 27.Theother side of the rear panel 13' is foldably connected along a foldline 29 to the front panel 30 of the larger pocket -12. This panel'30 isprovided with a centralverticaldine of fold 31.to simplify the expansionor openingof the pocket12. 1 5 A, tongue ;32 is foldablyconnected tothe; upper; edge of the panel 30 along a fold line 33. This tongue 32 isdesigned to extend into the smaller match receiving pocket to hold thefolder assembled as will later be obvious.

A flap or flange 34 is hingedly connected along a fold line 35 to oneedge of the panel 23 and a flap or flange 36 is hingedly connected alongthe fold line 37 to the opposite edge thereof. A transverse slot 39 isprovided in the front panel 23 of the smaller pocket 10, this slot beingprovided to permit the portion of the match package against which thehead of the match is struck to light to project therethrough.

As indicated in Figure 3, the fold lines 14 and 31 dividing the panels13 and 30 forming the rear and front of the larger pocket 12 may extendupwardly into the panels 15 and 32 if desired. These fold lines merelydefine a. place for the panels 13 and 30 to fold when pressure isexerted to open the pocket 12.

The folder A is assembled as indicated in Figures 4 through 7 of thedrawings. The folder is first folded along the aligned fold lines 29 and37 so that the fiap 36 overlies the panel 23 and the panel 30 overliesthe panel 13. the top panel 15 and front panel 17.

The folder is next folded along the aligned fold lines 26*and '35 sothat the flanges "27 and 34 overlie the panel 30 and fiange '36.When-the folder has beenfolded to this extent, it appears as indicated'in Figu're 4 of the drawings.

The next step of assembly is to fold the folder'along the fold lines 20andf22 so that theportion of the folder shown beneath these fold linesis folded to overliethe' flange 27 and panel 30'. When in this position,the tongue 32 is inserted'infthe pocket formed between the panel 23 "andthe flange 36. The tongue 32 prevents" the unfolding of the lowerportion of the folder and -also prevents the flange "2 7 and panel 30from unfolding by overlying these parts. v

"When the folder has thus been folded, it appears as indicated inFigures 5, 6 and 7 of the drawings. The match package 11 may then beinserted into the pocket 10, the lower portion of the match packagebeing positioned between the tongue 32 and the front pocket panel 23 andits flange 25, Before insertion into the pocket 10, the strip 40 of thematch package is pulled loose from the bases of the matches contained.By inserting the pack age of matches to the full depth of the pocket 10;the upper edge of this strip 40, hearing material useful in igniting thematches, registers with the slot 39'and by slightly raising the matchpackage, the strip 40 will extend through the slot 39 where it iscontinually accessible for use. 1

When the folder is not in use, the front panel 17 is tucked into thepocket 10 forwardly of the match package 11 and between this matchpackage and the flange 25 and the front pocket panel 23. In use, thefront panel 17 is first removed and the match cover may then be removedto expose the matches; Thus the match package can be used intheconventional way. However, when the folder is to be used inreceivingashespressure is applied to opposite sides of the panels 13 and30. This causes these panels to bow outwardly intermediate their sides,the rear panel 13 bowing rearwardly and the panel 30 bowing forwardly.Thus a pocket is formed capable of receiving ashes and the unburntportion of the cigarette. When the pressure is released, the. pocketautomatically closes to enclose the contents.

When it is desired to empty the pocket 12, his only necessary toapplypressure to expand the pocket and to invert the package so thatthecontents will fall out. There is normally suflicient friction to holdthe match package 11 in place during this operationand'the retention ofthe match package is also insured when the flap 40 is inserted throughthe slot 39. p

Figure 8 of the drawings shows a slight modification.

In this position; the tongue 32 also overlies This construction isidentical to the previously described construction with theexception ofthe front pocket forming panel 41 which corresponds to the panel 23 ofthe previously described construction. In the arrangement shown inFigure 8, an aperture 42 is provided in this front panel 23 which is ofsuflicient size to expose the strip of match igniting material thusslightly simplifying the insertion and removal of the match package.

The folder may 'beformed of any suitable material but preferablycomprises a glossy'surface paperboard or a paperboard havinglaminationsfoflmetali foil secured to at least one surface thereof. Inthe event the ashes or cigarette remnant which is inserted into thepocket 12 are hot, the package surface, which is. high in heat conductivity will distribute the heat sufliciently to permit the folder to beused without danger of igniting the paperboard or the matches. n

In accordance with the patent statutes, I have described the principlesof construction and operation of my improvement in match package folder,and while I have endeavored to set forth the best embodiment thereof, Idesire to have it understood that changes" may be made within the'scopeof the following claim'*'without departing from thespirit of myinvention.

I claim: A

A match package including a folder of sheet material designed to enclosea match package, the folder including a rear panel, a front pocketforming panel hingedly secured to an edgeof said rear panel, flangeshingedly secured to opposite sides ofsaid front pocket forming panel andfolded between said front panel and said rear panel in overlappingrelation to form a first pocket, flanges hingedly connected to the sidesof said rear panel and folded into overlapping relation between saidfirst pocket and said rear panel to form a second pocket,-said frontpanel being substantially shorter than said'rear panel, a match folderin said first pocket, a tongue foldably connected to one of said flangesconnected to said rearpanel and folded between said one flange and saidfront panel and extending into said first pocket, said front panelhaving a slot therein substantially the width of said match package andsaid slot having a portion of the match folder extending therethrough.

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